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Bollywood in the 80s was on a completely different path. From screenplay to music the industry was evolving. However what remained permanent were the controversies that often made headlines—just like they do today. One of the biggest controversies which is still discussed even in 2025 is the infamous love triangle of Rekha Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Today we revisit a past controversy that still stands as one of the most sensational events of all time. During 1980 when Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor were set for their big day all eyes in the city were glued to them. At the event many from the Hindi film industry were invited including Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan. The Mili actor was sitting next to the bride when Rekha made a dramatic entrance. Rekha walked in wearing a spectacular white saree and a red bindi. However what stole the show was Rekhas red sindoor shining brightly on her forehead. A report by Cine Blitz recounted the events of that evening describing how Rekha walked into the middle of RK Studios’ garden and stood there. Her eyes frequently looked for Amitabh Bachchan who was having a conversation with director Manmohan Desai. After a while Rekha approached Big B and the two began a conversation. Though the two seemed to have a professional exchange Stardust magazine reported “Jaya tried to keep a stoic front for a long time but eventually she had to bend her head and let the tears roll down. Yasser Usman documented the details of the incident in his biography titled Rekha: The Untold Story. In a later interview Rekha opened up on the matter and revealed the reason behind her sindoor and mangalsutra. She said that it was part of her costume for a film she had been shooting and she had forgotten to take them off.